Toying with fate; or, Nick Carter's narrow shave: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Toying with fate; or, Nick Carter's narrow shave: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Toying with fate; or, Nick Carter's narrow shave is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Carter, Nicholas (House name).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Toying with Fate; or, Nick Carter's Narrow Shave" by Nicholas Carter is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the famed detective Nick Carter as he becomes involved in a murder mystery that revolves around a recently released convict named Alfred Lawrence. The narrative opens with an old man wandering the streets of New York City, revealing his tragic past and hinting at a deeper conspiracy tied to his wrongful imprisonment. The opening of the novel introduces an aged and weary man, newly released from Sing Sing Prison, who is haunted by his tragic history and the memories associated with a long-abandoned house. After he is found murdered in a boarding house, Nick Carter arrives at the scene, ready to investigate. As he begins to unravel the mystery, details emerge about Lawrence's past, his unjust conviction for forgery, and key figures like the mysterious Isabella Porter and her association with dangerous individuals. This gripping start sets the stage for a complex web of intrigue, revenge, and hidden motives that Carter must navigate to uncover the truth behind the murder.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Toying with fate; or, Nick Carter's narrow shave
- Author credits: Carter, Nicholas (House name)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Detective and mystery stories
- New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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